Chinch bugs are annoying pests the live and thrive throughout the United States. In Florida, we know them all too well—it is difficult to find a lawn that hasn’t yet been affected by these bugs, especially in the summertime.

As winter turns to spring and the weather becomes warmer, chinch bugs move into open areas, where females begin to lay their eggs. These eggs can hatch in as little as one week! It will take anywhere between 30 and 90 days for these hatchlings to reach adulthood, but once they do, they can cause detrimental effects to your Central Florida lawn and landscape.

The damage is done once the chinch bug inserts its straw-like mouthparts into the grass tissue to drain the plant of its nutrients. The area around the feeding puncture usually turns yellow. Damaged areas usually first appear as small patches which enlarge as the chinch bugs begin to spread. Open, sunny areas are often the most impacted by these pests.

If you find areas of dead grass and suspect that you may have chinch bugs, try spreading the grass gently with your fingers and observing the soil surface. During the summer, you will usually be able to see them crawling.

If you have found chinch bugs in your Orlando lawn, it is crucial to begin treatment as soon as possible. In some instances, watering your lawn to counteract the effects of the bug will work, but not always. If you have tried this method with no avail, you will need a chemical lawn treatment.

At Pro-Staff Pest Control, we are thoroughly experienced in treating and controlling chinch bug infestations. To learn more about our Central Florida lawn care services, fill out our free evaluation form or give our Orlando office a call today at (407)292-7378.

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Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control, Inc.
6211 Edgewater Dr. • Orlando, FL 32810 • 407-292-7378

Seminole County Office
2100 Ronald Reagan Blvd • Ste. 1024 • Longwood, FL 32750 • 407-331-7378

Have you ever wondered why brown patches appear suddenly in your well-kept lawn? Chinch bugs are the most common reason why these brown patches appear in your Orlando lawn. These pests can cause unwanted stress and can ruin your lawn’s curb appeal that you are working so hard to maintain.

Chinch bugs are pesky black bugs that grow to be 3-5mm in length and live in the turf of grass. The most distinctive feature of chinch bugs is their straw-like structure, which allows them to suck the liquid out of plants like grass. This is the reason why the grass they inhabit turns a dry brownish-yellow.

Luckily, there is a simple test you can perform on your Orlando lawn to learn if chinch bugs are living there. First, take a soup can or coffee tin and cut off both ends. Then, place the can in the grass on the interface of the brown and green colored grass. Make sure the can is placed about an inch deep into the soil. Pour water into the can and wait 5-10 minutes. If chinch bugs are the living in the lawn, they will float to the top of the can.

Beautiful homes start with beautiful lawns, which require lots of hard work and year round lawn maintenance. Whatever lawn care problem you encounter, Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control in Orlando can help. Our goal is to help you maintain your beautiful lawn and beautiful home. Call 407-292-7378 today!

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Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control, Inc.
6211 Edgewater Dr. • Orlando, FL 32810 • 407-292-7378

Seminole County Office
2100 Ronald Reagan Blvd • Ste. 1024 • Longwood, FL 32750 • 407-331-7378